How Proactive Outreach Sets Your Job Application Apart

A little detective work can go a long way in your job search. Traditionally, job searching involves browsing job boards, selecting roles that are relevant to your experience or career goals, and then sending off your application. A more proactive approach can transform your job hunt.  With proactive outreach, you can discover new opportunities, build strong professional relationships, and create …

Aligning Your Online Presence and CV When Job Searching

There are so many steps to consider when conducting a job search. Writing a tailored CV for the role you’re applying for is one of the most crucial – but optimising your online presence to impress recruiters has to come second. In 2017, The Financial Times reported that 70% of employers looked at a candidate’s digital footprint when hiring for …

How to Use LinkedIn’s ‘Open to Work’ Feature

If you’re in the market for a new role, LinkedIn can revolutionise your job search. At the end of last year, there were 44.4 million users on LinkedIn in the UK, and YouGov found that half are using the platform to look for a new job. One of the most underused tools on the platform is LinkedIn’s ‘Open to Work’ …

The Best Online Job Boards in the UK

Online job boards are a vital tool in today’s job market, offering candidates a comprehensive list of professional opportunities tailored to their experience and location. By better understanding these resources, you can access the best employment opportunities at your fingertips, more efficiently reach out to potential employers, and speed up the application process. We’ve gathered the top 10 online job …

Top Tips for Writing an Executive Supporting Statement

Top Tips for Writing an Executive Supporting Statement

As you move into senior and executive-level positions, the documents you need to include as part of a job application will change. One document you might be expected to prepare is an Executive Supporting Statement. This document is typically 1-2 pages long and is essentially a personal statement that accompanies your CV and allows you to talk in detail about …

How to Engage with Recruiters

If you have been exploring different methods of finding your next career opportunity, you may have been thinking about engaging with recruitment professionals to accelerate your job hunt. Recruiters who specialise in your field – or even work at a company you are interested in – can put you forward for roles that are appropriate for your goals, skills, and …